Fantastic episode. Season 7 so far has been an improvement over Season 6. While Season 7 has a similar plot structure to Season 6 (having each episode be a self contained story focusing on a different group of characters), Season 7's episodes feel concise and don't ever end on a cheap cliffhanger or leave the viewer annoyed waiting for the next few episodes in order for the story to be resolved. Season 7's stories have, so far, been to the point and end their specific plots before the episodes end which helps the flow of the Season as a whole.
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Now, to the episode itself. I was surprised how much I ended up sympathized with Dwight this episode as it shows that he's not entirely comfortable or content with his position of power in the Sanctuary. Learning more about his backstory and what happened to him and wife was a very effective way of showing Dwight's role in the community. When Darryl breaks down in his cell after Dwight hands him the polaroid of Glenn's dead body was heart wrenching. Norman Reedus continues to deliver a fine performance especially opposite of Jeffery Dean Morgan as Negan when he offers him a position of power in the Sanctuary.
Darryl holds out against The Saviors' vile and inhumane treatment of him throughout the entire episode and it really goes to show that it's going to take a lot to break Darryl down. Negan seems to have become fond of Darryl's conviction, so I feel he's not done with him yet and some more interesting developments should come over the course of the season. Overall, this episode was a fantastic character study of Dwight with some amazing performances and scenes and I can't wait to see what happens next!
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Now, to the episode itself. I was surprised how much I ended up sympathized with Dwight this episode as it shows that he's not entirely comfortable or content with his position of power in the Sanctuary. Learning more about his backstory and what happened to him and wife was a very effective way of showing Dwight's role in the community. When Darryl breaks down in his cell after Dwight hands him the polaroid of Glenn's dead body was heart wrenching. Norman Reedus continues to deliver a fine performance especially opposite of Jeffery Dean Morgan as Negan when he offers him a position of power in the Sanctuary.
Darryl holds out against The Saviors' vile and inhumane treatment of him throughout the entire episode and it really goes to show that it's going to take a lot to break Darryl down. Negan seems to have become fond of Darryl's conviction, so I feel he's not done with him yet and some more interesting developments should come over the course of the season. Overall, this episode was a fantastic character study of Dwight with some amazing performances and scenes and I can't wait to see what happens next!